A benevolent organization founded in the spirit of recognizing and celebrating those of Irish heritage who are responsible for and whose contributions have played and continue to play a role in the growth and development of the United States of America through government service.

Parade Chairman, Patrick Kerins, announced that the Annual St. Patrick’s Parade, which has been held in Garden City for over thirty years, is taking up a new route through Mineola. “After many successful years in Garden City we are pleased to bring the parade to Mineola where our center is located”, said Kerins.

“The parade will be held on Sunday March4th and step off at 1:00 p.m.” Kerins continued, “It will begin where it used to end behind the County Court House on Old Country Rd. Marchers will proceed north on County Seat Drive to Old Country Road where they will turn left. At Mineola Boulevard the parade will turn north into Mineola. Marchers will continue to Jericho Turnpike and will turn right on to the Turnpike. The reviewing stand will be just east of the fire house and the parade will end just one block south of the Center at Jericho Turnpike and Willis Ave. We are very excited to bring the parade to our hometown and look forward to a great day.”

The parade will be led by Grand Marshal Betty McLoughlin. Betty is the immediate past president of the Society. She will be accompanied by her Aides – Mary P. Coyne, Aileen Scott, Sean Treanor and Jeff Clark.

Betty McLoughlin, said she was honored to be chosen as Grand Marshal and, “I’m looking forward to a wonderful day. There will be many marchers and bands to join in the celebration.”

For more information on the parade contact the Society at 516-746-9392

You are cordially invited to attend the 16th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon sponsored by Irish-Americans in Government on Friday, March 9, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Carltun on the Park, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.

We are pleased to honor the Feis committee of the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The A.O.H. Feis and Irish Festival provide a forum for the celebration of Irish culture and custom. We are also proud to sponsor the St. Patrick’s Parade hosted by the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. The parade will celebrate its 66th anniversary with a new route through Mineola ending one block south of the center on Jericho Turnpike, Mineola.

Tickets for the event are $65.00 and may be purchased by sending the tear-off below with a check before February 29, 2011. Due to the support this luncheon has received in prior years, an early response is suggested to guarantee seating.

In the true Irish spirit of friendship and hospitality the event is open to all and one need not be Irish or in government to attend.